The Spotlight Insider

The Spotlight Insider
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The Spotlight Insider is a video talk show and podcast hosted by Johnathan Smith. It features interviews with entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners, community leaders, influencers, and politicians. The show highlights meaningful conversations and brand-building stories that inspire and motivate. The Spotlight Insider, where your brand receives the attention it deserves.
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The show focuses on themes of entrepreneurship, mental health, and community impact, with episodes exploring addiction recovery through the UP Foundation and the complexities of Black family dynamics illustrated by the 'Family Reunion' play, reflecting on topics such as trauma-informed care, generational wounds, and the power of storytelling.

The Spotlight Insider is a video talk show and podcast hosted by Johnathan Smith. It features interviews with entrepreneurs, creatives, small business owners, community leaders, influencers, and politicians. The show highlights meaningful conversations and brand-building stories that inspire and motivate. The Spotlight Insider, where your brand receives the attention it deserves.
In this powerful episode of The Spotlight Insider, host TeflonJohn sits down with entrepreneur and event promoter Te’Ryq Berkley, aka Big Burke, to talk about the upcoming Rhythm Soul Boots Festival happening Saturday, August 9th in Lynchburg, VA.
Te’Ryq shares his journey from landscaping and nuclear tech to event promotion, and dives into the inspiration behind this unique festival that celebrates Southern soul music, Black cowboy heritage, and country culture. Learn about the rich history of Black cowboys, what to expect at the festival (including car shows, food trucks, live music, and mechanical bull rides), and how this event is building cultural bridges across Virginia.
🎧 Tune in to hear how Te’Ryq is bringing soulful vibes and boot-stomping energy to the heart of Lynchburg and why this isn’t just a festival, it’s a movement.

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